Eli Scott

Eli is the Student Program Coordinator in the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas at Austin. Originally from McKinney, Texas, he earned his B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Southern California. During his time at USC, Eli served as President of the USC Political Union, where he led initiatives to foster bipartisan dialogue and expand student engagement in public discourse. He also worked at the USC Center for the Political Future, supporting programming and research related to politics and public service. Most recently, Eli worked at the Briscoe Center for American History. In his free time, he enjoys historical research, backpacking, and the local film community.